Behavioral Support Staff
About The Position
At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking for full-time and part-time passionate Behavioral Support Staff to to join our NC START Team in Durham. This isn’t just a job — it's a meaningful opportunity to drive change and make a lasting impact in the lives of others as part of our mission to help individuals reach their fullest potential. As a Behavioral Support Staff, you will support persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs, who are temporarily accessing the START Center for crisis or planned crisis stabilization. This staff participates in the daily routine of the home and provides support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care and other activities. Behavioral Support Staff also help ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center. START Behavioral Support Staff participate as part of comprehensive START model services that collaborate with individual's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.
Requirements
- Willing to provide care in a supportive environment for individuals who may experience behavioral or mental health crisis
- Have a passion for helping others
- Have experience with MS Office suite and data entry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services Field OR Minimum of a high school diploma with 5 years of experience with adolescents in a group home or crisis setting
- 2 years experience with supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions required
- Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record
- Weekend availability is required for both roles
Nice To Haves
- Recent College Graduates interested in pursuing Graduate Level Programs in Social Work/Psychology/OT/PT or Nursing encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Support persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs
- Participate in the daily routine of the home
- Provide support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care and other activities
- Help ensure a therapeutic environment at the START Center
- Participate as part of comprehensive START model services that collaborate with individual's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible scheduling to include full-time, part-time, and as-needed
- On-the-job skill enhancement and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
